Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Sedgwick; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick, a leader in risk and claims administration, seeks a Senior Vice President of Business Development to drive growth, partnerships, and market expansion. The role reports to executive leadership and works across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to execute strategic initiatives.

The candidate will develop long‑term growth strategies, secure high‑value partnerships, and lead a cross‑functional team to achieve revenue targets while ensuring compliance and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or a related field preferred.
• Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required or preferred.
• Ten plus (10+) years of related experience in claims management or risk management, with leadership of growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the company’s business development strategy for long‑term growth.
• Identifies and pursues high‑value opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Maintains executive‑level relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Leads a high‑performing business development team and fosters cross‑functional collaboration.
• Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis for initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/risk management

CPCU/ARM designation in progress

Job description

Sedgwick, a leader in risk and claims administration, seeks a Senior Vice President of Business Development to drive growth, partnerships, and market expansion. The role reports to executive leadership and works across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to execute strategic initiatives.

The candidate will develop long‑term growth strategies, secure high‑value partnerships, and lead a cross‑functional team to achieve revenue targets while ensuring compliance and operational